GENERAL PROVISIONS

Subpart 1.

Scope.

Subp. 2.

Accredited veterinarian.

"Accredited veterinarian" means a veterinarian approved by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services, United States Department of Agriculture, or its successor, to perform functions required by cooperative state-federal disease control and eradication programs.

C.

Subp. 7.

Breeding swine.

Subp. 8.

Buying station.

"Buying station" means a stockyard or concentration point, other than a public stockyard, at which livestock are bought and sold or assembled for shipment to a packing plant or a public stockyard, or graded or weighed for the purpose of establishing a basis for sale or reshipment.

Subp. 13.

Commingled animals.

Subp. 14.

Community sales.

"Community sales" means the public sale of livestock or poultry for purposes other than immediate slaughter, from any location in Minnesota where two or more persons who own livestock offer the livestock for public sale. "Community sales" includes regularly scheduled livestock auction markets, consignment sales of livestock, and street markets of livestock.

Subp. 15.

Compendium.

"Compendium" means the Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control 2011 and subsequent revisions and is incorporated by reference. The compendium is written and published by the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians. The compendium is reviewed and revised frequently and serves as a basis for animal rabies prevention and control programs throughout the United States. A current version of the document is readily available through the Internet at http://www.nasphv.org or from the board upon request.

B.

Subp. 17.

Dealer.

"Dealer" means a person, including a packing company, engaged in the business of buying or selling livestock on a regular basis for the person's own account or for the account of others. "Dealer" does not include a person or persons engaged in the business of farming when purchasing livestock for breeding or herd replacement purposes or feeding programs or when selling the livestock that person has owned and raised, fed out, or fattened for slaughter in that person's specific farming program.

Subp. 19.

Disease control zone.

Subp. 20.

Exhibition.

"Exhibition" means bringing livestock or poultry owned by two or more persons to one location in Minnesota for judging or for display to the public, except when there is only one animal of each species exhibited.

Subp. 21.

Feeder swine.

"Feeder swine" means immature swine that are bought, sold, loaned, or leased for feeding rather than breeding purposes until sold to slaughter. Feeder swine does not include postparturient sows or intact boars.

Subp. 24.

Hatching eggs.

Subp. 25.

Herd.

"Herd" means a group of animals maintained on common ground for any purpose, or two or more groups of animals under common ownership or supervision, geographically separated, but which have an interchange or movement of animals without regard to whether the animals are infected with or exposed to disease. If a herd owner receives animals from or moves animals to an entity in which the herd owner has a material ownership interest, the entity must be considered part of the herd owner's herd for purposes of animal movement.

Subp. 26.

Horse.

Subp. 27.

Isolation.

"Isolation" means maintenance of animals in a manner that will ensure that the animals have no physical contact with other domestic animals on the premises and all drainage of organic waste from the animal is handled to prevent it from having contact with any other animals.

Subp. 38.

Slaughter animals.

Subp. 39.

Slaughter-only classes.

"Slaughter-only classes" means livestock or poultry exhibition classes in which all animals from the class will be moved directly to slaughter from the exhibition premises and the entire class is kept isolated in a separate building from other livestock and poultry at the exhibition.

Subp. 40.

Slaughter-only handling facility.

"Slaughter-only handling facility" means a premises that has been permitted by the board in accordance with part 1721.0104 to receive and handle cattle that will be released only to a slaughtering establishment under federal inspection.

State-approved livestock market.

Subp. 42.

State-federal approved livestock market.

"State-federal approved livestock market" means a designated premises approved by the board and the USDA to conduct regularly scheduled livestock sales in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations, title 9, part 71.

Subp. 43.

Street market.

"Street market" means a place where livestock owned by two or more persons are offered for sale to the public without unloading the livestock from the transporting vehicles prior to completion of the sale.

Waterfowl.

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Subpart 1.

Animal identification.

The board shall require official identification of livestock when it is necessary to control or eradicate disease, follow the movement of livestock between locations, or determine which animals have been exposed to disease.

Subp. 2.

Quarantine and isolation.

The board shall quarantine and require isolation of any domestic animal infected with, exposed to, or which shows clinical signs of a contagious or infectious dangerous disease if it is necessary to protect the health of the domestic animals of the state. No person except the owner, attendants, or agent of the board shall enter any enclosures where quarantined and isolated livestock are being kept without prior approval of the board.

Subp. 3.

Vaccination.

In addition to the requirements in this chapter or Minnesota Statutes, chapter 35, the board shall require vaccination of animals if it is necessary to protect the health of the domestic animals of the state. This action shall be taken only on the affirmative vote of all five board members at a regularly scheduled meeting of the board. Vaccination of animals is to be performed at the owner's expense unless state or federal funds are available for this purpose.

Cleaning and disinfection.

Subp. 5.

Testing.

In addition to the requirements in this chapter or Minnesota Statutes, chapter 35, the board shall require testing of animals to determine if the animals are infected with a disease agent if it is necessary to protect the health of the domestic animals of the state. This action shall be taken only on the affirmative vote of all five board members at a regularly scheduled meeting of the board. The board shall require tests to be performed by or under the direct supervision of an accredited veterinarian. All required tests must be completed by a date determined by the board. The owner is responsible for assembling, handling, and restraining the animals so they can be tested. Required tests must be performed at the owner's expense unless state or federal funds are available for this purpose.

Subp. 6.

Disease control zones.

In addition to the requirements in this chapter or Minnesota Statutes, chapter 35, the board shall designate disease control zones and determine their size and location if it is necessary to protect the health of the domestic animals of the state. This action shall be taken only on the affirmative vote of all five board members at a regularly scheduled meeting of the board. Within a disease control zone, the board may require owners of livestock to:

C.

D.

Subp. 7.

Disease reporting.

A person who knows or reasonably suspects that an animal is infected with a disease listed on the board's reportable animal diseases list must immediately report that knowledge or suspicion to the board. The board's reportable animal diseases list is available through the Internet at http://mn.gov/bah or by calling the board office at 651-296-2942. Reports shall be made by calling the board office at 651-296-2942, the district veterinarian whose phone number is available through the Internet at http://mn.gov/bah, or the Minnesota duty officer at 1-800-422-0798.

C.

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A certificate of veterinary inspection must state that the animals described are not showing clinical signs of infectious, contagious, or communicable disease and that they meet movement requirements. A certificate of veterinary inspection must be submitted to the board within 14 days after the issue date and must contain:

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Subpart 1.

General restriction.

Animals showing clinical signs of an infectious, contagious, or communicable disease or that are quarantined for any disease or that are from a disease control zone may not be imported into the state without a permit from the board.

Subp. 2.

Certification of veterinary inspection.

Unless specifically exempted in this chapter or by the board, all birds and mammals imported into Minnesota must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued by an accredited veterinarian.

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A person or entity required by the board to keep records on livestock must, upon request, make those records available to the board. Except where specified otherwise in this chapter, livestock records must be retained for at least five years.

C.

D.

Violations of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 35, or board rules by an applicant or permit holder shall constitute grounds for the board to deny an application for an annual or single sale permit or to revoke such a permit. The board shall notify the applicant or permit holder of the right to appeal the board's initial determination under the Administrative Procedure Act, Minnesota Statutes, chapter 14.

E.

F.

For sales where the presence of an official veterinarian is required, an accredited veterinarian must be designated by the sale manager and authorized by the board to act as its representative prior to issuance of a permit.

C.

D.

submit certificates of veterinary inspection from all animals originating from outside of Minnesota for which a certificate of veterinary inspection is required to the official veterinarian for their approval before the animals are sold;

A.

B.

examine the certificate of veterinary inspection for each animal for which a certificate of veterinary inspection is required and prohibit the sale of the animal if the certificate of veterinary inspection does not meet the requirements of the board;

C.

D.

Subp. 8.

Affidavits required for breeding cattle sold for slaughter.

A slaughter affidavit must be signed by the buyer of breeding cattle sold for slaughter. In the affidavit a buyer must designate the name of the slaughter establishment, state-federal approved livestock auction market, or slaughter-only handling facility to which the cattle will be moved and certify that the cattle will be moved directly from the community sale to the designated slaughter establishment, state-federal approved livestock auction market, or slaughter-only handling facility with no diversion to farm or ranch.

B.

C.

clean and disinfect all building and exhibit areas for the use of livestock prior to the opening date of the exhibition and during the exhibition if livestock are released and new livestock are brought to the exhibition premises;

D.

E.

F.

order the immediate removal to the quarantine facility or removal from the exhibition premises of any livestock with clinical signs of infectious, contagious, or communicable disease and order and supervise the cleaning and disinfection of the area from which the diseased livestock was removed;

B.

Subp. 6.

Exhibition entrance requirements.

No animal may enter or be at a public exhibition that is showing clinical signs of any infectious, contagious, or communicable disease. Prior to entering a public exhibition, animals must meet the requirements for exhibition, importation, and intrastate movement specified in this chapter.

Subpart 1.

Permits.

A.

B.

The board may only issue an annual permit to operate a slaughter-only handling facility to a person who is currently licensed by the Department of Agriculture as a livestock dealer and after an inspection of the premises is conducted by the board to determine compliance with this part.

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Subpart 1.

Removal of livestock.

Livestock shall not be removed from any slaughtering establishment to other points in the state except under extenuating circumstances and with prior permission of the board. This includes the yards immediately contiguous to and operated by the slaughtering establishment as holding, sorting, or weighing pens. Upon application by the owner of the livestock, the executive director of the board may issue a permit to allow removal of livestock from slaughtering establishments.

Subp. 2.

Live bird markets.

A person must obtain a permit from the board prior to operating a live bird market in the state. The live bird market facility must be inspected at least once every 12 months by an agent of the board to demonstrate compliance with this part. The live bird market facility, crates, and equipment must be maintained in a reasonably sanitary condition. The operator of the live bird market must keep records of the type and origin of birds that enter the facility, the date the birds enter the facility, and the date that the birds are killed. All records must be maintained for at least two years and be available for inspection upon request by the board.

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CATTLE AND BISON

For the purposes of parts 1721.0130 to 1721.0175, "rodeo cattle" means cattle used at public events for the display of cattle handling skills such as bull riding, calf roping, and cattle herding, but does not include cattle used one time for equestrian events where the purpose of the event is to judge horses on herding skills such as cutting and team penning.

Subp. 3.

Contents of certificate of veterinary inspection.

Subp. 4.

Cattle returned to Minnesota from pasture.

Cattle not under quarantine that are owned by state residents who are not livestock dealers may be returned to the premises of origin from pastures in adjacent states without tests or certificates of veterinary inspection if a permit is secured from the board prior to movement. Permits for return from pasture may be issued by the board if the pasture is owned, leased, or operated by the state resident, the pasture is contiguous to state land owned by the applicant, only the applicant's cattle are in the pasture, and the pasture has been inspected by a representative of the board.

C.

Subp. 6.

Requirement for an import permit.

A permit must be obtained from the board prior to the importation of all breeding cattle, all cattle for exhibition, and all cattle requiring a tuberculosis test under subpart 5, with the following exceptions:

B.

C.

Subp. 2.

Requirement to maintain records.

A person or entity that purchases, acquires, trades, deals in, sells, or disposes of cattle must maintain records on the acquisition and disposition of the cattle. Records must be retained for five years.

C.

D.

E.

the official identification number of each head of breeding cattle, rodeo cattle, and all cattle for exhibition correlated with the names and addresses of the persons or entities from whom the animals were acquired and to whom the animals were sent;

B.

A person required to identify animals in accordance with these rules must maintain records that include the back tag number and date of application, the name, address, and county of residence of the person who owned or controlled the herd from which such animals originated, and whether the animal was of beef or dairy type.

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Subpart 1.

Requirement for official identification.

Subp. 2.

Requirement for affidavits of slaughter.

A buyer of breeding cattle for slaughter at a community sale must sign an affidavit of slaughter that certifies that the cattle will be moved directly from the community sale to a state-federal approved livestock auction market, a slaughter-only handling facility, or a designated slaughter establishment with no diversion to farm or ranch.

Animal identification.

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Subpart 1.

Vaccination.

Brucella abortus vaccine must be administered by an accredited veterinarian. Vaccine must be administered by the method and dosage described by the manufacturer or the board. Brucella abortus vaccine may be administered to female dairy and beef cattle while they are from four to 12 months of age. Adult vaccination may be permitted upon application and permission from the board.

Subp. 2.

Reports.

Subp. 3.

Animal identification.

Vaccinated cattle must be officially identified as directed by the board. Cattle must not be retattooed with the vaccination tattoo unless a veterinarian obtains a permit from the board. Permits may be issued if the cattle have the same identification as at the time of vaccination and the vaccination report is available.

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Subpart 1.

Vaccination.

Mycobacterium paratuberculosis bacterin must be administered by an accredited veterinarian. The bacterin may be used only in calves from one to 35 days of age unless new vaccines are developed that are determined by the board to be safe for use in older animals.

Subp. 2.

Animal identification.

Vaccinated calves must be officially identified. Vaccinated calves must be further identified by a tattoo in the left ear which includes a number representing the quarter of the year when the calf was vaccinated followed by the letter "J" followed by a number representing the year in which the calf was vaccinated.

Subp. 3.

Reports.

The veterinarian must report vaccination of calves to the board within 14 days after the vaccine is administered. Reports must include the manufacturer and serial number of the vaccine, the name of the herd owner, the address and geographical location of the herd, and the identification numbers of the vaccinated calves.

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PIGS

Subpart 1.

Scope.

Subp. 2.

Swine production system.

"Swine production system" means a swine production enterprise that consists of multiple sites of production such as sow herds, nursery herds, and finishing herds between which swine move while remaining under the control of a single owner or a group of contractually connected owners. "Swine production system" does not include slaughter plants or livestock markets.

Subp. 3.

Swine production system health plan.

"Swine production system health plan" means a written agreement developed for a swine production system designed to maintain the health of the swine and detect signs of communicable disease. The plan must be approved by an official of the swine production system, the swine production system accredited veterinarians, an APHIS representative, and the board. The plan must be developed to meet the requirements for interstate movement of swine in Code of Federal Regulations, title 9, part 71.

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Subpart 1.

Importation of feral swine prohibited.

The importation into the state of feral swine or swine that were feral during any part of their lifetime is prohibited. Importation into the state of feral swine carcasses is prohibited except for cut and wrapped meat, hides, teeth, and finished taxidermy mounts.

E.

F.

Subp. 2.

Slaughter sows, boars, and stags.

An agent transporting sows, boars, and stags from a livestock producer to a livestock dealer, livestock market, stockyards, commission company, concentration point, or slaughter establishment must supply the receiving agent or agency with the name and address of the producer. Sows, boars, and stags received by a livestock dealer, livestock market, stockyard, commission company, buying station, swine concentration point, or slaughtering establishment must be identified with an official back tag, tattoo, or other identification device authorized by the board so they can be traced back to the herd of origin. Records of the identification numbers and date of application in correlation to the name and address of the producer must be maintained and submitted to the board upon request.

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Subpart 1.

Certificate of veterinary inspection.

Horses imported into Minnesota must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued by an accredited veterinarian that includes official identification and the date of the last negative EIA test, except:

A.

B.

Subp. 3.

Horses imported without the required test for EIA.

Horses imported without the required negative test for EIA must be quarantined, isolated, and tested for EIA within ten days following notification from the board. Tests must be conducted at the owner's expense.

Subp. 2.

EIA quarantine procedures.

A.

Infected horses must be placed in isolation within ten days following the date of quarantine and must be permanently maintained in a screened enclosure or in such a way that they are always kept at least 200 yards away from horses not known to be infected with EIA.

Subp. 8.

Hatchery.

Subp. 9.

Official state agency.

"Official state agency" means the state agency responsible for administration of all components of the plan. In Minnesota, the board is the state agency authorized, responsible, and recognized by APHIS for the implementation of plan programs.

Subp. 10.

Plan.

Subp. 11.

Poultry dealer.

"Poultry dealer" means a person or entity engaged in the business of buying and then selling or distributing live poultry, hatching eggs, or ratites on a regular basis for the person's own account or the account of others. Poultry dealer does not include a person or entity buying or selling poultry or ratites for slaughter or a person or entity buying or selling poultry, hatching eggs, or ratites as part of the normal operation of a specific poultry production system.

Subpart 1.

Slaughter exemption.

Subp. 2.

Import permit.

An import permit must be obtained from the board prior to importation of hatching eggs, poultry, or ratites into the state. The application for the permit must be endorsed by the official animal health agency of the state or country of origin and indicate that the requirements of this part have been met.

Subp. 3.

Certificates.

All hatching eggs, poultry, and ratites imported into the state must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection, Plan Form VS 9-3 Report of Sale of Eggs, Chicks, and Poults, or an equivalent form as approved by the board.

B.

Subp. 6.

Salmonella enteritidis.

Chicken hatching eggs, chicks, and chickens imported into Minnesota from commercial egg-type chicken hatcheries or breeding flocks must originate from a hatchery or breeding flock that is classified Salmonella enteritidis clean under the plan.

Subp. 7.

Sanitation monitored.

Turkey hatching eggs, poults, and turkeys imported into the state from commercial turkey hatcheries or breeding flocks must originate from a hatchery or breeding flock that meets the requirements of the sanitation monitored program of the plan.

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Subpart 1.

Requirement for permit.

A poultry dealer may not buy, sell, trade, or distribute hatching eggs, poultry, or ratites in the state unless the dealer has obtained a permit from the board. Permits must be renewed annually based on a date set by the board. Permits may be revoked or suspended for failure to comply with the requirements in this part. Prior to issuance of a permit, an application must be received and approved by the board and the poultry dealer's place of business must be inspected by an agent of the board to determine that:

A.

all hatching eggs, poultry, or ratites acquired or distributed by the poultry dealer meet the requirements in this part and part 1721.0280 if the poultry, hatching eggs, or ratites originate from other states;

B.

C.

Subp. 2.

Certificates.

All hatching eggs, poultry, and ratites acquired by poultry dealers in the state must be accompanied by a certificate as required in part 1721.0280, subpart 3, or test chart approved by the board to show compliance with the requirements in this part.

B.

Subp. 4.

Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Mycoplasma synoviae.

Chicken hatching eggs, chicks, and chickens from commercial egg-type or meat-type chicken hatcheries or breeding flocks and all turkey hatching eggs, poults, and turkeys distributed in the state by poultry dealers must:

B.

Subp. 5.

Salmonella enteritidis.

Chicken hatching eggs, chicks, and chickens from commercial egg-type chicken hatcheries or breeding flocks distributed in the state by poultry dealers must originate from a hatchery or breeding flock that is classified Salmonella enteritidis clean under the plan.

Subp. 6.

Sanitation monitored.

Turkey hatching eggs, poults, and turkeys from commercial hatcheries or breeding flocks distributed in the state by poultry dealers must originate from a hatchery or breeding flock that meets the requirements of the sanitation monitored program of the plan.

Subp. 7.

Records.

Poultry dealers must maintain records for at least three years on all poultry, hatching eggs, and ratites acquired or distributed. For each group of poultry, hatching eggs, or ratites acquired or distributed, records must include the date, the number and type of poultry, hatching eggs, or ratites, and the origin and destination.

Subpart 1.

Identification.

Subp. 2.

Certificates or test charts.

At exhibitions, all chickens, turkeys, game birds, and hatching eggs from these birds must be accompanied by a certificate or test chart approved by the board to show compliance with the requirements in this part.

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Subpart 1.

Requirement for permit.

A person or entity may not maintain or operate a hatchery or breeding flock facility unless the person or entity has obtained a permit from the board. Permits must be renewed annually based on a date set by the board. Permits may be revoked or suspended for failure to comply with the requirements in this part. Prior to issuance of a permit, an application must be filed with the board and the hatchery or breeding flock facility must be inspected by an agent of the board to determine that:

B.

C.

Subp. 2.

Pullorum-typhoid.

All hatcheries and breeding flocks in the state must meet the requirements of the pullorum-typhoid clean program of the plan or an equivalent pullorum-typhoid classification program as determined by the board.

Subp. 3.

Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Mycoplasma synoviae.

All commercial egg-type chicken, commercial meat-type chicken, or turkey hatcheries or breeding flocks in the state must meet the requirements of the Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Mycoplasma synoviae clean programs of the plan.

Subp. 5.

Sanitation monitored program.

Subp. 6.

Records.

Records of testing, inspections, and other documents as required by the plan must be maintained by each hatchery or breeding flock facility. Records must be maintained on all poultry, hatching eggs, and ratites that enter or leave a hatchery or breeding flock facility. For each group of poultry, hatching eggs, or ratites that enter or leave a hatchery or breeding flock facility, records must include the date, the number and type of poultry, hatching eggs, or ratites, and the origin and destination. Records required in this subpart must be maintained for at least three years.

Subp. 4.

Authorized poultry testing agents.

A.

To become an authorized poultry testing agent, a person must attend and complete a board-approved program training course and perform satisfactory work at a field school administered by the board. Temporary authorizations may be issued by the board to a person who has demonstrated a thorough understanding of the requirements in parts 1721.0270 to 1721.0360 and the ability to correctly perform program testing and sampling procedures.

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Subpart 1.

Positive tests results.

Poultry hatcheries or flocks that have a positive test result for Salmonella pullorum or Salmonella gallinarum must be quarantined and retested according to plan procedures or other equivalent procedures approved by the board.

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Subpart 1.

Positive tests results.

Commercial egg-type chicken, commercial meat-type chicken, or turkey breeding flocks that have a positive test result for Mycoplasma gallisepticum or Mycoplasma synoviae must be retested according to plan procedures or other equivalent procedures approved by the board.

Subp. 2.

Quarantine.

Commercial egg-type chicken, commercial meat-type chicken, or turkey hatcheries or breeding flocks determined by the board to be infected with Mycoplasma gallisepticum or Mycoplasma synoviae must be quarantined and participate in an approved salvage program or be disposed of in a manner approved by the board.

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Positive tests results.

Commercial egg-type chicken hatcheries or breeding flocks that have a positive test result for Salmonella enteritidis must be retested according to plan procedures or other equivalent procedures approved by the board.

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Subpart 1.

Testing at live bird markets.

Samples from poultry at each live bird market in the state must be tested for avian influenza once every 30 days. Samples must be collected from at least 30 randomly selected birds by a person designated by the board. The type of samples to be collected will be determined by the board. All tests must be conducted at an official laboratory approved by the board. Testing must be performed at the owner's expense unless state or federal funds are available for this purpose.

Subp. 2.

Cleaning and disinfecting at live bird markets.

All poultry must be slaughtered and removed from each live bird market in the state at least once every 30 days. Following depopulation of poultry from the facility, the facility must remain empty of poultry for a period of at least 24 hours during which time the entire facility must be cleaned and disinfected.

Subp. 4.

CWD.

Subp. 5.

CWD certified herd.

"CWD certified herd" means a farmed Cervidae herd that is enrolled in a CWD herd certification program approved by the board and has reached level 6 herd status as specified in part 1721.0420, subpart 1, item F.

A.

A premises shall be categorized as having minimal environmental contamination if there is no evidence that there has been transmission of CWD on the premises and there is no evidence of long-standing infection of the herd. The number of positive animals identified on a premises of this type must be three or fewer. This category shall be used in cases where history and records indicate that the positive animal likely contracted the disease on another premises. Positive animals on a premises in this category must be preclinical at the time of CWD diagnosis or very early in the clinical course of the disease.

B.

A premises shall be categorized as having moderate to severe environmental contamination if there is evidence that transmission of CWD has occurred or where a positive animal dies of CWD or is euthanized late in the clinical course of the disease.

Subp. 7.

CWD endemic area.

Subp. 8.

CWD herd certification program.

"CWD herd certification program" means a herd CWD surveillance and control program administered by a state, federal, or provincial government agency. For a CWD herd certification program to be approved by the board, it must meet the requirements in part 1721.0420.

Subp. 9.

Farmed Cervidae.

"Farmed Cervidae" means Cervidae that are raised for any purpose and are registered in a manner approved by the board. Farmed Cervidae are livestock and are not wild animals for purposes of game farm, hunting, or wildlife laws.

Subp. 10.

Official CWD test.

"Official CWD test" means any test for the diagnosis of CWD approved by the board. A list of CWD tests approved by the board is available through the Internet at http://mn.gov/bah or by calling the board office at 651-296-2942.

Subp. 2.

Registration.

To be registered with the board, the owner of farmed Cervidae must have the owner's herd inspected by a representative of the board and demonstrate that the owner has fulfilled all the requirements for farmed Cervidae in parts 1721.0370 to 1721.0420. The owner must also sign and submit to the board a registration agreement in which the owner agrees to maintain the owner's herd in compliance with this part. The failure of the owner to comply with this part or to pay a civil penalty assessed by the board pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 35.95, for failure to comply with the requirements of this part shall constitute grounds for the board to cancel the registered status of a farmed Cervidae herd. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 35.155, subdivision 9, the board shall notify the herd owner of the right to request a contested case hearing regarding the board's determination under the Administrative Procedure Act, Minnesota Statutes, chapter 14.

Subp. 3.

Inspections.

A representative of the board shall be permitted to inspect farmed Cervidae, farmed Cervidae facilities, and farmed Cervidae records. Each herd and all premises where the herd is located must be inspected by a representative of the board at least once every 12 months to document compliance with this part. For new farmed Cervidae facilities where no farmed Cervidae have ever been kept, a representative of the board shall be permitted to conduct a prestocking inspection to document compliance with this part and verify an initial null inventory for the herd.

Subp. 4.

Herd inventory.

For each farmed Cervidae herd, a complete animal inventory must be conducted every 12 months. The accuracy of the inventory must be verified by the owner and an accredited veterinarian by signing and submitting the inventory to the board. The inventory must be filed on forms approved by the board and include the age, sex, type of animal, and all identification numbers for each animal in the herd. Upon request, the owner of a farmed Cervidae herd must allow a representative from the board access to the premises and herd to conduct a physical animal by animal inventory to reconcile animal identification numbers with the records maintained by the owner and the board. The owner must present the entire herd for inspection under conditions where the board representative can safely read all identification on the animals. The owner is responsible for assembling, handling, and restraining the animals and for all costs incurred to present the animals for inspection.

Subp. 5.

Fencing.

Farmed Cervidae must be confined in a manner designed to prevent escape. Perimeter fences for farmed Cervidae must be at least 96 inches in height and be constructed and maintained in a way that prevents the escape of farmed Cervidae or entry into the premises by wild Cervidae.

Subp. 6.

Running at large prohibited.

An owner may not allow farmed Cervidae to run at large. The owner must make reasonable efforts to return escaped farmed Cervidae to their enclosures as soon as possible. The owner must notify the commissioner of natural resources and the board of the escape of farmed Cervidae if the farmed Cervidae are not returned to their enclosures or euthanized by the owner within 24 hours of their escape.

Subp. 7.

Removal of wild Cervidae.

A.

When a tract of land is initially enclosed with a perimeter fence for the purpose of establishing a new farmed Cervidae facility, wild Cervidae must be removed from the premises by herding them off of the land at the owner's expense prior to bringing any farmed Cervidae to the premises.

B.

An owner of an existing facility or an employee or agent under the direction of the owner must destroy wild Cervidae found within the owner's farmed Cervidae facility. The owner, employee, or agent must report wild Cervidae that are destroyed to the board and a conservation officer or an employee of the Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife within 24 hours. Testing of wild Cervidae destroyed within the farmed Cervidae facility shall be conducted by or under the supervision of the board. The wild Cervidae must be disposed of as prescribed by the commissioner of natural resources.

Subp. 8.

Sales of farmed Cervidae and meat products.

A person selling or buying farmed Cervidae sold as livestock, sold for human consumption, or sold for slaughter must comply with parts 1721.0370 to 1721.0420 and Minnesota Statutes, chapters 17A, 31, 31A, 31B, and 35.

Subp. 9.

Slaughter of farmed Cervidae.

Subp. 10.

Record keeping.

A herd owner must maintain herd records that include a complete inventory of animals including the type, age, and sex of each animal, the date of acquisition, the source of each animal that was not born into the herd, the date of disposal and destination of any animal removed from the herd, and all individual identification numbers associated with each animal. If animals enter or leave the herd, the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of previous or subsequent owners of the animals must be recorded. Records must be maintained for at least ten years.

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Farmed Cervidae in the state must be identified with an official ear tag that must be visible to the naked eye during daylight under normal conditions at a distance of 50 yards. A newborn animal must be officially identified before December 31 of the year in which the animal is born or before movement from the premises, whichever occurs first.

Certificate of veterinary inspection.

Subp. 3.

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).

A.

Live Cervidae must originate from a herd that has been subject to a state, federal, or provincial approved CWD herd certification program and that has reached a status equivalent to level 6 as specified in part 1721.0420.

B.

(1)

(2)

Cervidae carcasses may not be imported into the state from a CWD endemic area, as determined by the board, except for cut and wrapped meat, quarters or other portions of meat with no part of the spinal column or head attached, antlers, hides, teeth, finished taxidermy mounts, and antlers attached to skull caps that are cleaned of all brain tissue.

Subp. 2.

Movement requirements.

A.

B.

C.

originate from a herd that is registered with the board and has achieved at least level 4 of the CWD herd certification program as specified in part 1721.0420, subpart 1, item F, or move directly to a slaughtering establishment having state or federal inspection.

Restraint of animals in transit.

Subp. 4.

Restriction on herd additions.

Farmed Cervidae may not be moved into a farmed Cervidae herd unless the herd is registered with the board and has achieved at least level 4 of the CWD herd certification program as specified in part 1721.0420, subpart 1, item F.

Subp. 5.

Movement into, within, and out of CWD endemic areas.

A.

Farmed Cervidae that originate from a CWD endemic area may not be moved to other locations in the state unless they move directly to a slaughtering establishment having state or federal inspection. A shipping permit must be obtained from the board prior to movement of farmed Cervidae from a premises located within a CWD endemic area.

B.

Farmed Cervidae may not be moved into a CWD endemic area unless they move directly to a slaughtering establishment having state or federal inspection. A shipping permit must be obtained from the board prior to movement of farmed Cervidae into a CWD endemic area.

C.

Farmed Cervidae carcasses may not be moved from a CWD endemic area to other locations in the state, except for cut and wrapped meat, quarters or other portions of meat with no part of the spinal column or head attached, antlers, hides, teeth, finished taxidermy mounts, and antlers attached to skull caps that are cleaned of all brain tissue.

C.

D.

Animals from farmed Cervidae herds that are 12 months of age and over that die or are slaughtered must be tested for CWD with an official CWD test. Samples to be tested for CWD must be submitted to a laboratory approved by the board within 14 days of sample collection. Other testing protocols may be used if they are approved by the board and are equally effective for the detection of CWD in farmed Cervidae herds. Testing must be completed at owner expense unless state or federal funds are available for this purpose.

E.

F.

Herd status is divided into six levels based on the period of time the herd has been under continuous CWD surveillance without evidence of CWD or a determination that the herd has been exposed to CWD. Progression from one level to the next is based on successful program participation for a continuous period of time as follows:

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

G.

If farmed Cervidae are brought into a herd from other herds, the owner must report the age, sex, and identification numbers of the animals and the name and address of the source herd to the board within 14 days on forms approved by the board. New animals may be introduced into the herd only from other herds enrolled in a CWD herd certification program. If animals are received from a herd with a lower herd status, the receiving herd reverts to the program status and enrollment date of the source herd.

H.

A newly formed herd that is comprised solely of animals obtained from herds already enrolled in the CWD certification program must start at the lowest status of any herd that provided animals for the new herd.

I.

Except as provided in item J, the CWD surveillance period for a herd must be shortened each time an animal over 12 months of age dies, is slaughtered, escapes, or is lost and is not tested for CWD. For each such animal that is not tested for CWD, the surveillance period will be shortened:

(2)

(3)

(4)

J.

The board shall grant an exception to the requirements of item I if animals die from anthrax or from another disease where necropsy is contraindicated due to public health risks or if they are lost due to an act of vandalism or natural disaster such as a tornado or flood.

K.

The failure of the owner to comply with the requirements in parts 1721.0370 to 1721.0420 shall constitute grounds for the board to cancel herd status. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 35.155, subdivision 9, the board shall notify the herd owner of the right to request a contested case hearing regarding the board's determination under the Minnesota Administrative Procedure Act, Minnesota Statutes, chapter 14.

Subp. 2.

Quarantine procedures.

A.

Unless a permit is obtained from the board, farmed Cervidae may not be moved into or out of a quarantined herd. The board may allow farmed Cervidae from quarantined herds to be moved under permit directly to a state or federally licensed slaughtering establishment, to an approved veterinary diagnostic laboratory, or to another location if that movement is determined by the board not to endanger the health of other animals in the state.

B.

The owner of a herd determined to be infected with or exposed to CWD must, upon request, furnish to the board a list of sources of Cervidae during the preceding five years and a list of movements of Cervidae to other locations during the preceding five years.

C.

(1)

Depopulation. To release a quarantine by depopulation, all Cervidae in the herd must be euthanized and tested with an official CWD test. If the premises has no environmental contamination and all CWD tests are negative, the quarantine shall be released immediately. If the premises has minimal environmental contamination, the quarantine shall be released one year after depopulation and cleaning and disinfection. If the premises has moderate to severe environmental contamination, the quarantine shall be released five years after depopulation and cleaning and disinfection;

(2)

(3)

Test for five years. If any animal that dies or is slaughtered from the herd is tested, regardless of age, with an official CWD test for a period of 60 months, and no positive animal is identified, the quarantine shall be released; or

(4)

Other procedures. Quarantines may be released by procedures in addition to those in subitems (1) to (3) if they are approved by the board and are equally reliable and effective as the other methods in this item.

D.

Subp. 3.

Determining boundaries of CWD endemic areas in the state.

If the board determines that CWD is endemic in the state, all locations within ten miles of a confirmed case of CWD in wild Cervidae in the state must be designated as part of the endemic area. The board shall designate larger geographic areas of the state as part of a CWD endemic area if necessary to prevent the spread of CWD. Individual farmed Cervidae herds where animals are kept on premises within a designated CWD endemic area shall be excluded from and not considered to be a part of a CWD endemic area if one of the following conditions is met:

A.

the herd has been maintained in such a way that commingling of farmed Cervidae and wild Cervidae has been prevented for a continuous period of time that began no later than 180 days following the initial designation of the area as CWD endemic; or

Subp. 2.

Exposed flock.

Subp. 3.

Flock.

"Flock" means sheep, goats, or both maintained on a single premises, or sheep, goats, or both maintained under common ownership or supervision on two or more premises with animal interchange between the premises.

Subp. 4.

High-risk animal.

Subp. 5.

Restricted-movement feeder animal.

"Restricted-movement feeder animal" means a sheep or goat that is less than 18 months old as evidenced by the eruption of the second incisor, is not pregnant, has never given birth, is not commingled with breeding animals from other flocks, and will be slaughtered at less than 18 months of age.

A.

B.

restricted-movement feeder animals that are moved to a state-federal approved livestock market that restricts the sale of sheep and goats without official identification to slaughter channels in a manner approved by the board;

C.

D.

goats or sheep moved for grazing or similar management reasons if the goats or sheep are moved from a premises owned or leased by the owner of the goats or sheep to another premises owned or leased by the owner of the goats or sheep and the goats or sheep are not commingled with goats or sheep from other flocks.

C.

Subp. 5.

Prohibited imports.

No goat or sheep that is currently designated as a scrapie-positive, suspect, or high-risk animal as defined in Code of Federal Regulations, title 9, part 79.1, or that is from a noncompliant flock as defined in Code of Federal Regulations, title 9, part 79.1, may be imported into the state.

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Subpart 1.

Sheep and goats requiring official identification.

Sheep and goats must be identified with official identification upon movement from the flock to another location and before being commingled with sheep and goats from other flocks, except restricted-movement feeder animals as described in subpart 2.

Subp. 2.

Sheep and goats not requiring official identification.

A restricted-movement feeder animal that has not been designated as a scrapie-positive, suspect, high-risk, or exposed animal as defined in Code of Federal Regulations, title 9, part 79.1, may be moved without official identification to a:

A.

B.

the sheep or goat is maintained in a separate area for the duration of the exhibition and does not move to any other area within the exhibition where sheep and goats from other flocks are housed or exhibited at any time;

C.

D.

when a sheep or goat gives birth, the placenta, placental fluids, and soiled bedding are removed immediately and disposed of in a manner that prevents it from coming in contact with other animals at the exhibition; and

Subp. 2.

Confinement area.

Subp. 3.

Duly authorized agent.

"Duly authorized agent" means an agent of the board, a sheriff or deputy sheriff, police officer, or humane agent registered with the board and appointed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 343.01.

Subp. 5.

Impounded animal.

Subp. 6.

Institution.

"Institution" means a school or college of agriculture, veterinary medicine, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, or other educational or scientific organization properly concerned with the investigation of or instruction concerning the structure or function of living organisms; the cause, prevention, control, or cure of disease; or abnormal conditions of human beings or animals.

Subp. 7.

Kennel.

Subp. 8.

Kennel dealer.

"Kennel dealer" means a public or private agency, person, society, or corporation that is licensed or is required to be licensed as a Class B licensee pursuant to Code of Federal Regulations, title 9, parts 1-4, who sells or transfers dogs or cats to institutions or to other kennel dealers who sell or transfer to institutions.

Subp. 9.

Pound.

Subp. 10.

Regular business day.

"Regular business day" means a day during which the kennel having custody of an impounded or stray animal is open to the public not less than four consecutive hours between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

D.

(1)

the kennel has a written contract with the city from which the dog or cat originated that specifies the terms under which the kennel accepts and houses stray, abandoned, or impounded animals for the city;

(5)

Subp. 2.

Requirement for rabies vaccination.

A dog, cat, or ferret three months of age or older imported into the state must be currently vaccinated for rabies unless they meet all conditions of subpart 1, item D, or are exempted by the board based on the written recommendations of a licensed veterinarian who has examined the animal and who has determined that vaccination is contraindicated due to a medical condition.

Subp. 3.

Contents of certificate of veterinary inspection.

The certificate of veterinary inspection must state that any dog, cat, or ferret three months of age or older is currently vaccinated for rabies and must list the name of the vaccine and the date it was given.

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A dog four months of age or older attending a dog exhibition must be accompanied by a certificate of rabies vaccination issued by a licensed veterinarian documenting that the dog is currently vaccinated for rabies.

Subp. 3.

Veterinary care.

A kennel or kennel dealer must establish and maintain a program of disease control and prevention, euthanasia, and adequate veterinary care under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. A written program of veterinarian care, signed and dated by the veterinarian and kennel manager, must be kept on file at the kennel and available for review by the board upon request. The program of veterinary care must be reviewed by the kennel manager and veterinarian annually and updated as needed. The veterinarian must visit the facility as often as necessary to supervise the program, with a minimum of an annual visit. Sick or injured animals must receive veterinary care promptly.

Subp. 5.

Kennel premises and facilities.

A.

B.

All animals must be housed in an indoor facility maintained at a temperature of not less than 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Animals may be provided temporary access to outdoor runs and exercise areas when appropriate for the species, breed, and weather conditions.

C.

D.

All housing facilities must be adequately ventilated. Drafts, odors, and moisture condensation must be minimized. Auxiliary ventilation, such as exhaust fans, vents, and air conditioning, must be used when the ambient temperature exceeds 85 degrees Fahrenheit at the floor level.

F.

G.

The premises, housing facilities, exercise areas, and confinement areas must be cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to maintain a clean and sanitary condition. Animal confinement areas must be cleaned at least once daily. Measures must be taken to protect animals from being splattered with water or feces and from exposure to harmful chemicals during cleaning. Bedding, if used, must be kept clean and dry. Outdoor runs and exercise areas must be kept clean and soiled base material must be replaced as necessary.

Subp. 6.

Animal housing and confinement areas.

A.

Confinement areas must be of sufficient size to allow each dog or cat to turn about fully and to stand, sit, and lie in a comfortable, normal position. The confinement area must be constructed so as to prevent injury to the dog or cat. Interior surfaces of indoor confinement areas must be constructed and maintained so that they are substantially impervious to moisture, provide for rapid drainage, and may be readily cleaned.

D.

Subp. 7.

Feeding of dogs and cats.

A.

Dogs and cats must be fed at least once a day with clean, wholesome food sufficient to meet the normal daily nutritive requirements for the dog's or cat's age, size, and condition. Feed standards must be those recommended by the National Research Council.

B.

C.

All feeding and watering receptacles must be kept clean and sanitary. The receptacles must be accessible to each animal and located so as to minimize contamination by excreta. Disposable food receptacles must be discarded when soiled.

Subp. 8.

Identification.

Each dog and cat in a kennel must be identified with a numbered tag affixed to the neck by the means of a collar, identification attached to the cage, microchip, or by other means approved by the board.

Subp. 9.

Records.

Records required in this part must be maintained for a minimum of two years and available to duly authorized agents upon demand at any reasonable time. A licensed kennel or kennel dealer must maintain the following records for each animal handled:

G.

Subp. 10.

Holding period for impounded or stray animals.

A.

With the exception of items B and C, an impounded or stray animal must be held for redemption by the owner for at least five regular business days or for a longer time specified by statute or municipal ordinance.

B.

Upon a proper determination by a licensed veterinarian, an impounded or stray animal may be immediately euthanized if the animal is physically suffering and is beyond cure through reasonable care and treatment.

C.

Subp. 11.

Transportation of dogs and cats.

A dog or cat must be transported in a vehicle equipped with ample cargo space and confinement areas. The dog and cat cargo space must be constructed and arranged to prevent injuries from fighting and allow for compatible grouping in terms of age, breed, size, and disposition. Separate confinement areas must be provided for females in estrus. A dog or cat must not be placed in a confinement area over other animals unless the upper confinement area is constructed to prevent excreta from entering the lower confinement area. All confinement areas and cargo space must be cleaned and disinfected between uses. The number of dogs or cats transported at one time must not exceed the number that can ride comfortably. Vehicles must be adequately equipped to provide sufficient ventilation and still protect the dogs or cats from the elements, injurious drafts, and exhaust fumes.

Subp. 2.

Positive rabies case.

Subp. 3.

Rabies vaccination certificate.

"Rabies vaccination certificate" means a certificate that documents that an animal has been vaccinated for rabies in accordance with parts 1721.0540 to 1721.0580 and the compendium. The completed certificate must be signed by the veterinarian who administered or supervised the administration of the vaccine. The certificate must include the following information:

Subp. 2.

Administration of rabies vaccines.

A.

B.

The veterinarian responsible for the administration of the rabies vaccine must sign a rabies vaccination certificate for each dog, cat, or ferret that has been vaccinated for rabies in accordance with parts 1721.0540 to 1721.0580 and the compendium.

Subpart 1.

Management of animals exposed to a rabid animal.

A.

B.

An animal that is currently vaccinated for rabies must be kept under confinement and observed for signs of rabies for 45 days and, unless exempted by the board, revaccinated for rabies within three days of the exposure.

C.

D.

All other animals must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The board may require the exposed animal to be euthanized, quarantined, or confined for up to 180 days. The board may also require the animal to be vaccinated for rabies.

Subp. 2.

Quarantine procedures.

Animals must be quarantined in a manner approved by the board so as to minimize contact with persons or other animals. Dogs, cats, and ferrets, unless exempted by the board, must be vaccinated or revaccinated for rabies at the beginning of the quarantine period.

Subp. 3.

Release of quarantine on rabies-exposed animals.

All animals that are quarantined for rabies must be inspected by a veterinarian at the end of the quarantine period. Quarantine established on an animal under this part must not be released until a written report is received by the board from a licensed veterinarian stating the veterinarian inspected the animal at the end of the quarantine period and observed no signs of rabies. No dog, cat, or ferret may be released from quarantine unless it is currently vaccinated for rabies.

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Subpart 1.

Dogs, cats, and ferrets.

A dog, cat, or ferret that bites a human must be kept under confinement and observed for signs suggestive of rabies for ten days, or the animal must be euthanized and tested for rabies. If requested by the Department of Health, a stray or impounded dog, cat, or ferret that bites a human may be euthanized and tested for rabies before the required five-day holding period as specified in part 1721.0520, subpart 10, or in Minnesota Statutes, section 346.47.

Subp. 2.

Other animals.

An animal other than a dog, cat, or ferret that bites a human must be managed on a case-by-case basis based on the recommendations of the Department of Health. The animals may be required to be confined and observed for signs suggestive of rabies. If the Department of Health requests a rabies test, the animal must be euthanized and tested for rabies.

Subp. 3.

Confinement procedures.

An animal under confinement for rabies observation must be restricted in such a way that the animal can always be found and cannot wander away. A dog, cat, or ferret that is currently vaccinated for rabies may be confined in the home or as directed by local authorities. A dog, cat, or ferret that is not currently vaccinated for rabies may be required by local authorities to be confined at a veterinary clinic or other secure location at the owner's expense.

Subp. 4.

Reporting and testing.

Any illness in an animal that is under confinement and observation for rabies established under this part must be reported to the Department of Health. If the animal shows signs suggestive of rabies, it must be euthanized and tested for rabies. An animal that dies or is euthanized during the confinement period must be tested for rabies.

A.

B.

processed product that has undergone an industrial manufacturing process where it has been cooked to a temperature of 167 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 30 minutes or has been subjected to some other industrial process demonstrated to provide an equivalent level of inactivation of disease organisms;

C.

D.

commercial feeds licensed under the Minnesota Commercial Feed Law, Minnesota Statutes, sections 25.31 to 25.43, that do not contain meat or matter of any character that has been in contact with meat; or

E.

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Subpart 1.

Requirements.

A person may not operate a feeding premises or a garbage truck unless the person has a permit from the board. Permits must be renewed annually by June 30. Prior to issuance of a permit to operate a feeding premises or garbage truck, an application from the operator must be filed with the board, the feeding premises and garbage trucks must be inspected by the board within 30 days prior to issuance of the permit, and the board must determine that the operator and feeding premises meet the requirements in parts 1721.0590 to 1721.0660. The categories of permits for feeding premises are:

B.

Subp. 2.

Cancellation.

Violations of the requirements of parts 1721.0590 to 1721.0660 pertaining to the feeding of garbage to livestock or any requirement specified in parts 1721.0100 to 1721.0740 or Minnesota Statutes, chapter 35, by an applicant or permit holder shall constitute grounds for the board to deny an application for a Class A or Class B permit for feeding premises or to revoke such a permit. The board shall notify the applicant or permit holder of the right to appeal the board's initial determination under the Administrative Procedure Act, Minnesota Statutes, chapter 14.

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The board may enter premises where garbage is fed to livestock at reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions of the feeding of garbage to livestock. The board may examine records pertaining to the feeding of garbage to livestock or pertaining to the acquisition and sale of livestock. The board may require the maintenance of records relating to the operation of equipment used to process garbage. Copies of records must be submitted to the board upon request.

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Feeding premises must be maintained in a reasonably sanitary condition and garbage must not be permitted to accumulate. Garbage trucks must be maintained in a reasonably sanitary condition and have a watertight wagon bed or tank that is covered when traveling on public highways.

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A person permitted to feed garbage to livestock may not allow livestock to have access to untreated garbage and may not bring more garbage to a feeding premises than the livestock in the operation can reasonably be expected to consume. All garbage brought to a feeding premises must be fed to livestock. Unconsumed garbage must be disposed of in a manner that it is not a potential source for disease for livestock or wildlife.

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Subpart 1.

Class A permit.

Garbage brought to a Class A feeding premises as defined in part 1721.0610, subpart 1, must be processed by thoroughly heating it to at least 212 degrees Fahrenheit for a continuous period of at least 30 minutes or by some other method approved by the board to provide an equivalent level of inactivation of disease organisms.

Subp. 2.

Class B permit.

Garbage brought to a Class B feeding premises as defined in part 1721.0610, subpart 1, may be fed directly to livestock without further treatment if the board determines that feeding the material is not a risk for spreading livestock diseases.

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Livestock that have been fed or allowed access to untreated garbage must be placed under quarantine by the board. Quarantined livestock may only be moved directly to a federally inspected slaughter establishment under permit from the board.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

other vaccines determined by the board to be too dangerous for nonveterinarian use. A list of restricted vaccines is available through the Internet at http://mn.gov/bah or by calling the board office at 651-296-2942.

(1)

(2)

(3)

other vaccines that are restricted by the board for use in a disease control program. A list of restricted vaccines is available through the Internet at http://mn.gov/bah or by calling the board office at 651-296-2942.

C.

D.

No person, pharmacist, company, or corporation may sell or distribute in Minnesota vaccines of any disease of livestock unless the products are licensed by the USDA and are in the original unopened container of the manufacturer except with prior permission by the board. This item does not apply to autogenous biologics that are distributed in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations, title 9, part 113.113.

E.

With the exception of item D, this part does not apply to vaccines sold exclusively for use in poultry; provided, the board shall impose restrictions on the sale, distribution, and use of poultry vaccines if considered necessary to protect the health of livestock and poultry in Minnesota.

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1721.0680 RESTRICTIONS ON SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF ANTIGENS USED IN DETECTION AND DIAGNOSIS OF DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS.

A.

No person, pharmacist, company, or corporation located in or outside the state, engaged in the manufacture, wholesale or retail sale, or distribution of antigens used in the detection and diagnosis of diseases of domestic animals may sell or distribute these products to any person located in the state except to veterinarians licensed to practice in the state or to a pharmacist, company, or corporation engaged in the retail sale of those products, who must not sell to a person other than licensed veterinarians.

B.

Unless prior permission has been obtained from the board, no person, pharmacist, company, or corporation may sell or distribute in the state antigens used in the detection and diagnosis of disease of domestic animals unless the products are licensed by the USDA and are in the original unopened container of the manufacturer.

C.

With the exception of item B, this part does not apply to antigens manufactured and sold exclusively for use in poultry; provided, the board shall impose restrictions on the sale, distribution, and use of poultry antigens if deemed necessary to protect the health of livestock and poultry in the state.

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A person owning or controlling a domestic animal that has died or been killed other than by being slaughtered for human or animal consumption must dispose of the carcass within 72 hours unless other arrangements for disposal have been approved by the board. Carcasses must be disposed of by:

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An authorized employee or agent of the board may enter private or public property and inspect the carcass of a domestic animal that has died or has been killed other than by being slaughtered for human or animal consumption.

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Subpart 1.

Permits.

A.

A permit from the board is required for a vehicle used to transport carcasses over public roads within the state except that no permit is required for a person to haul the carcass of an animal that was owned by that person before the animal died. A permit is valid for one year from the date of issuance. Violations of the requirements of parts 1721.0690 to 1721.0740 pertaining to carcass disposal shall constitute grounds for the board to revoke a permit issued for a vehicle used to transport carcasses over public roads in the state. The board shall notify the permit holder of the right to appeal the board's initial determination under the Administrative Procedure Act, Minnesota Statutes, chapter 14.

C.

Subp. 2.

Restrictions.

The carcass of an animal that has died from anthrax, rabies, ingestion of toxic materials, or any disease that may endanger the health of the domestic animals of the state may not be transported without prior permission of the board.

Subp. 3.

Vehicles.

A vehicle used for transport of carcasses must be equipped with a watertight body or tank, a cover that completely encloses the body or tank, and a tailgate that completely encloses the rear opening of the vehicle. The vehicle must be thoroughly washed and disinfected after hauling each load or before proceeding with the next load.

Subp. 4.

Transfer of carcasses.

A carcass must not be removed from a vehicle except at an establishment, a collecting station, a veterinary clinic, a veterinary diagnostic laboratory, or another site approved by the board to receive animal carcasses. Carcasses removed from a vehicle at a collecting station must be kept within an enclosure or a building provided for that purpose. Carcasses at a collecting station may only remain at the facility for up to 24 hours. If the enclosure at a collecting station is refrigerated and kept at a temperature of less than 45 degrees Fahrenheit, carcasses may remain at the facility for up to seven days.

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Carcasses left at an off-site pickup point must be stored in an animal-proof enclosed area that is at least 200 yards from any adjacent premises or water supply well. If the enclosure is not refrigerated, the carcasses must be picked up within 72 hours. If the enclosure is refrigerated and kept at less than 45 degrees Fahrenheit, the carcasses must be picked up within seven days.